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How the Ocean Works is as ambitious a title as this reviewer's freshman biology text, intimidatingly titled Life. However, much to his credit, Denny, not only acknowledges this fact, but manages to turn it to his advantage. . . . How the Ocean Works is an invaluable addition to any undergraduate or graduate library where even a single marine-focused class is taught. -- S.E. Brazer, Choice
The book is a very good read, well written, illustrated and explained, kept clear for a scientific layman, but also with necessary rigour in the Appendices associated with key chapters for those wanting that bit more physical or mathematical background. -- Grant Bigg, The Geographical Journal
Steve Vogel describes Mark Denny as the ultimate autodidact, and teaching something, whether to oneself or to one's porch mates, is the ultimate learning approach and one that promises to produce a very readable introduction to oceanography. The book largely delivered on that promise and on my high expectations both Denny's preface and his prior works. -- "Quarterly Review of Biology
How the Ocean Works is a well written, thoroughly enjoyable book that comfortably bridges the roles of introductory oceanography textbook and fireside (or more appropriately, seaside) reading. Although its nontraditional coverage of ocean science may preclude it from use as the primary text in some classrooms, it will be a valuable resource for both teachers and fans of the world's oceans. -- Peter Drzewiecki, American Biology Teacher
While explicitly designed as a textbook, How the Ocean Works is sure to be of interest to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the bodies of water that cover 71 percent of the earth's surface and make up 99 percent of the volume of the planet that is capable of supporting life. -- "Civil Engineering
The book is a very good read, well written, illustrated and explained, kept clear for a scientific layman, but also with necessary rigour in the Appendices associated with key chapters for those wanting that bit more physical or mathematical background. -- Grant Bigg, The Geographical Journal
Steve Vogel describes Mark Denny as the ultimate autodidact, and teaching something, whether to oneself or to one's porch mates, is the ultimate learning approach and one that promises to produce a very readable introduction to oceanography. The book largely delivered on that promise and on my high expectations both Denny's preface and his prior works. -- "Quarterly Review of Biology
How the Ocean Works is a well written, thoroughly enjoyable book that comfortably bridges the roles of introductory oceanography textbook and fireside (or more appropriately, seaside) reading. Although its nontraditional coverage of ocean science may preclude it from use as the primary text in some classrooms, it will be a valuable resource for both teachers and fans of the world's oceans. -- Peter Drzewiecki, American Biology Teacher
While explicitly designed as a textbook, How the Ocean Works is sure to be of interest to anyone looking for a deeper understanding of the bodies of water that cover 71 percent of the earth's surface and make up 99 percent of the volume of the planet that is capable of supporting life. -- "Civil Engineering
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An elegant presentation of how the ocean works. Denny's purpose is to review a selection of oceanographic topics to provide a background for considering such current public issues as climate change and marine fisheries. Accessible and enjoyable reading, and the scholarship is very sound.
(Nicholas D. Holland, University of California, San Diego ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
(Nicholas D. Holland, University of California, San Diego ) --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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Throughout history, men and women have been drawn to the sea. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Throughout history, men and women have been drawn to the sea. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Interesting and well presented, Mark Denny sets out to explain oceanography for the uninitiated. It is not for dummies, however. Whilst the text is straightforward there are a number of appendices that only those with a knowledge of mathematics, physics and chemistry could find interesting. The good thing is that he keeps most of the more detailed analysis out of the body of the text. This is my first venture into oceanography and the book has left me wanting more.
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
It is on kindle ,so the temptation is to switch to fiction after a digestible chapter,or two.But I keep coming back.I am sure to read or re-read some by the seashore when on holiday.The Maths in the appendices reminds me of just how much can be forgotten once the formal education ends.The illustrations are disappointing compared to a book,green line ,red line are just shades of grey.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Excellent readable overview of oceanography
25 Feb 2009
Format:Hardcover
This book is a textbook, but it is written in a converstaional, easy, readable style. But for those who want it, it also gets into the technical nitty gritty (or u can just skip the equations if u want). It is also a rare mix (as the author says was his aim in the intro) of physics, chemistry and biology. I wish I had bought it before I started off writing my own Ocean Surfaces book, but I 'll definitely be referencing the author in the next edition!
Damon Ramsey, author of "Ecosystem Guides: Ocean Surfaces of Australasia"
Damon Ramsey, author of "Ecosystem Guides: Ocean Surfaces of Australasia"
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Very good book, very good price
17 Feb 2010
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book is a well-written introduction to the science of oceanography. The author focuses on the modern ocean, largely omitting coverage of geologic history included in many introductory texts. The illustrations are primarily line drawings, carefully selected and in many cases redrawn specifically for this book. The text provides a clearly-presented view of the biological productivity of the ocean, including examples of exploitation and vulnerability to global change. The affordable price makes this an attractive choice as a textbook.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Explains it as if we were conversing
18 Nov 2008
Format:Hardcover
I first looked at an oceanography textbook, and it had a lot of interesting details, but what I really needed to know was how the ocean works. Mark Denny explains it as if we were having a conversation. Superb.
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